The English Village: History And Traditions
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Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Few institutions are as deeply woven into the fabric of England's identity as the village — a living tapestry of thatched rooftops, ancient church spires, and centuries of communal memory — and The English Village: History and Traditions by Martin Wainwright presents a captivating chronicle of this most quintessential of British landscapes. From the Saxon settlements that first carved order from wilderness to the picture-postcard greens and market crosses that endure today, Wainwright details the social, agricultural, and architectural forces that shaped rural England into the beloved icon it has become. With the authority of a seasoned journalist and the warmth of someone who genuinely adores the countryside, he uncovers the stories behind the village pub, the parish church, the manor house, and the allotment — institutions that have anchored English rural life for generations. Wainwright's prose is accessible yet richly informed, drawing on historical records, folklore, and cultural anecdote to illustrate how the English village has survived enclosure acts, industrial migration, and the pressures of modernity while retaining its essential character. The English Village argues that these small communities are far more than romantic relics; they are resilient, adaptive organisms that continue to shape the national psyche. For anyone who has ever wondered what truly lies behind the idyllic façade of the English countryside, this is the book that will make the familiar feel gloriously, mysteriously new.
Author: Martin Wainwright
Format: Hardback
Published: 2011, Michael O'Mara Books Ltd
Genre: British & Irish history
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Few institutions are as deeply woven into the fabric of England's identity as the village — a living tapestry of thatched rooftops, ancient church spires, and centuries of communal memory — and The English Village: History and Traditions by Martin Wainwright presents a captivating chronicle of this most quintessential of British landscapes. From the Saxon settlements that first carved order from wilderness to the picture-postcard greens and market crosses that endure today, Wainwright details the social, agricultural, and architectural forces that shaped rural England into the beloved icon it has become. With the authority of a seasoned journalist and the warmth of someone who genuinely adores the countryside, he uncovers the stories behind the village pub, the parish church, the manor house, and the allotment — institutions that have anchored English rural life for generations. Wainwright's prose is accessible yet richly informed, drawing on historical records, folklore, and cultural anecdote to illustrate how the English village has survived enclosure acts, industrial migration, and the pressures of modernity while retaining its essential character. The English Village argues that these small communities are far more than romantic relics; they are resilient, adaptive organisms that continue to shape the national psyche. For anyone who has ever wondered what truly lies behind the idyllic façade of the English countryside, this is the book that will make the familiar feel gloriously, mysteriously new.